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This is pretty straight forward stuff. Nothing especially technical. We are concerned with the big picture related how systems integrate into organisations and how people use them. I used the standards from the IB<ref>http://www.ibo.org/</ref>, but added some other topics I think fit into this category (but not included by the IB).
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== The big ideas in system fundamentals ==
=== Systems in Organizations ===
A computer program or computer system is used by people who work in organizations. It is very helpful to understand how people, computers, and organizations work together.


==== Planning and system installation ====
== The big idea ==  
* 1.1.1 Identify the context for which a new system is planned. Level: 2
*[[3.1.1 Identify different types of networks. Level: 2]]
* 1.1.2 Describe the need for change management. Level: 2
*[[3.1.2 Outline the importance of standards in the construction of networks. Level: 2]]
* 1.1.3 Outline compatibility issues resulting from situations including legacy systems or business mergers. Level: 2
*[[3.1.3 Describe how communication over networks is broken down into different layers. Level: 2]]
* 1.1.4 Compare the implementation of systems using a client’s hardware with hosting systems remotely. Level: 3
*[[3.1.4 Identify the technologies required to provide a VPN. Level: 2]]
* 1.1.5 Evaluate alternative installation processes. Level: 3
*[[3.1.5 Evaluate the use of a VPN. Level: 3]]
* 1.1.6 Discuss problems that may arise as a part of data migration. Level: 3
*[[3.1.6 Define the terms: protocol, data packet. Level: 1]]
* 1.1.7 Suggest various types of testing. Level: 3
*[[3.1.7 Explain why protocols are necessary. Level: 3]]
 
*[[3.1.8 Explain why the speed of data transmission across a network can vary. Level: 3]]
==== User Focus ====
*[[3.1.9 Explain why compression of data is often necessary when transmitting across a network. Level: 3]]
 
*[[3.1.10 Outline the characteristics of different transmission media. Level: 2]]
* 1.1.8 Describe the importance of user documentation. Level: 2
*[[3.1.11 Explain how data is transmitted by packet switching. Level: 3]]
* 1.1.9 Evaluate different methods of providing user documentation. Level: 3
*[[3.1.12 Outline the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks. Level: 2]]
* 1.1.10 Evaluate different methods of delivering user training. Level: 3
*[[3.1.13 Describe the hardware and software components of a wireless network. Level: 2]]
 
*[[3.1.14 Describe the characteristics of wireless networks. Level: 2]]
==== System Backup ====
*[[3.1.15 Describe the different methods of network security. Level: 2]]
 
*[[3.1.16 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each method of network security. Level: 3]]
* 1.1.11 Identify a range of causes of data loss. Level: 2
* 1.1.12 Outline the consequences of data loss in a specified situation. Level: 2
* 1.1.13 Describe a range of methods that can be used to prevent data loss. Level: 2
 
==== Software Deployment ====
 
* 1.1.14 Describe strategies for managing releases and updates. Level: 2
 
=== System Design ===
==== Components of a computer system ====
* 1.2.1 Define the terms: hardware, software, peripheral, network, human resources. Level: 1
* 1.2.2 Describe the roles that a computer can take in a networked world. Level: 2
* 1.2.3 Discuss the social and ethical issues associated with a networked world. Level: 3
==== System Design and analysis ====
* 1.2.4 Identify the relevant stakeholders when planning a new system. Level: 2
* 1.2.5 Describe methods of obtaining requirements from stakeholders. Level: 2
* 1.2.6 Describe appropriate techniques for gathering the information needed to arrive at a workable solution. Level: 2
* 1.2.7 Construct suitable representations to illustrate system requirements. Level: 3
* 1.2.8 Describe the purpose of prototypes to demonstrate the proposed system to the client. Level: 2
* 1.2.9 Discuss the importance of iteration during the design process. Level: 3
* 1.2.10 Explain the possible consequences of failing to involve the end-user in the design process. Level: 3
* 1.2.11 Discuss the social and ethical issues associated with the introduction of new IT systems. Level: 3
==== Human interaction with the system ====
* 1.2.12 Define the term usability. Level: 1
* 1.2.13 Identify a range of usability problems with commonly used digital devices. Level: 2
* 1.2.14 Identify methods that can be used to improve the accessibility of systems. Level: 2
* 1.2.15 Identify a range of usability problems that can occur in a system. Level: 2
* 1.2.16 Discuss the moral, ethical, social, economic and environmental implications of the interaction between humans and machines. Level: 3


== References ==
== References ==

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